Lead Psychometrics Data Analyst

Pearson; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to support psychometric analysis for state and national assessment programs. You will work with large datasets, develop data processing workflows, and contribute to standard-setting and data reviews.

The role emphasizes collaboration with psychometricians, researchers, and technical staff. Qualification highlights include a Bachelor’s or Master/Doctoral degree with data processing experience and advanced Python proficiency, plus additional programming

Qualifications

• Experience in statistical analysis, programming, and large-scale data processing.
• Experience with large datasets and developing or maintaining analytical code.
• Experience in project coordination, resource management, budgeting, and team training or mentoring.
• Experience in educational assessment or testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain psychometric programs and statistical analysis processes.
• Develop and monitor quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Work with diverse data structures, databases, and large datasets containing one million or more records.
• Develop and maintain code, templates, and configurations for psychometric software, such as WINSTEPS and MULTILOG.
• Coordinate data analysis and data transfers across multiple projects and teams.
• Improve data processing workflows, resolve issues, and streamline processes.
• Lead or support data analysis for standard-setting and data review meetings.
• Train and mentor colleagues on programming, data processing, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Communicate technical information and analysis results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support project planning, resource coordination, and process documentation.
• Travel of approximately 5–10%

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Master’s or Doctoral degree with data processing experience

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to support psychometric analysis for state and national assessment programs. You will work with large datasets, develop data processing workflows, and contribute to standard-setting and data reviews.

The role emphasizes collaboration with psychometricians, researchers, and technical staff. Qualification highlights include a Bachelor’s or Master/Doctoral degree with data processing experience and advanced Python proficiency, plus additional programming